Obituaries

Jan 8, 2016

Sandra Kay Brueck, 76, of Three Rivers, passed away at home, Friday evening, January 8, 2016, in the presence of her loving family and caregiver. Sandra died from complications after a long, gracious struggle living with Multiple Sclerosis. Sandra was born July 23, 1939, in Three Rivers, daughter of Eldon and Lois (Oliver) Heckelbower. Sandra was united in marriage to...

Jan 7, 2016

Bonita S. (Bristol) Thompson Bonita S. Thompson, age 69, of Marcellus, MI passed away Thursday, January 7, 2015. She was born October 11, 1946 in Medford, WI, the daughter of Harry E. and Helen (Worden) Bristol. Bonita graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1965 and was formerly employed at Coca-Cola in Paw Paw. She also was a lifelong member...

Jan 5, 2016

Engel, Robert R. 4/16/1936 - 1/5/2016 Portage, MI Robert "Bob" Engel of Portage, MI, died on Tuesday, January 5th, 2016. He was 79 years old. Bob was a cherished husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was born on April 16, 1936 in Batesville, IN, and was raised by his mother and stepfather, Cora and Bud Engel. Bob was a starting...

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Dec 29, 2015

Passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 29, 2015. Born on July 3, 1920 to Claude and Nina Coriell of Battle Creek, Michigan, Virginia ("Ginny") went to be with the Lord at the wondrous age of 95. Virginia worked as a secretary at Kellogg's, Borgess Hospital, and the Kalamazoo Civic Theater, and in sales at Herp's and Jacobson's before...

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Dec 20, 2015

Patricia Atkins (Mumy) Bastian, age 92, of Kalamazoo Michigan passed away December 20, 2015 at Borgess Hospital after a brief illness. Pat was born at Borgess to Arthur and Lucille Atkins. She was an office clerk at Keesler Air Force base during World War II. She enjoyed being a scout den mother and 4H leader while raising her family on...

Dec 19, 2015

Patricia A. Timm, age 81, of Jones, MI passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015. She was born July 7, 1934 in Newberg Township, Jones, MI the daughter of Nolan and Francis S.(Vos) Barks. Patricia graduated from Marcellus High School. She loved to hunt, fish and was an avid reader. She also enjoyed her weekly breakfast with friends at Happy Landing...

Dec 19, 2015

Dec 13, 2015

Margaret Ann Wiswell peacefully passed away Sunday morning, December 13, 2015. Margaret spent 25 years working at Kalamazoo State Hospital. Upon retirement she moved to West Virginia and spent 17 years there. At the birth of her first great grandchild she came home. Margaret leaves behind 5 children: Lenett Graham, Maude Hess (Ford), OK Wiswell Jr. (Donna), William Wiswell (Wendi),...

Dec 4, 2015

Tuffelmire, Albert "Al" 6/7/1947 - 12/4/2015 Allegan Albert "Al" Tuffelmire, 74, of Allegan, Michigan passed away at the University of Michigan Medical Center surrounded by his family on December 4, 2015. Al is survived by his wife of 47 years, Loranna, two daughters Kari Tuffelmire, Tracy (Tuffelmire) Padot and her husband Tim; son Greg Tuffelmire and his wife Kelly; along...

Dec 1, 2015

William (Bill) G. Hobaugh, of Portage, MI, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the age of 94 at home surrounded by his family. Bill was born to parents Aaron Hobaugh and Goldie Schnapp on September 8, 1921 in Martin, MI. He grew up as the eldest of three. From 1942-1945, he served his country during WWII in the...

Nov 29, 2015

John A. Brown, 72, of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 at his home. He was born November 28, 1943 in Battle Creek, the son of Aleen and Roy Brown. He retired from Georgia Pacific. Cremation has taken place. Private services will be held at a later date.

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Nov 17, 2015

Jan passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the age of 79. She was born on February 8, 1936 in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Kenneth and Martha (Yates) Bright. Jan was united in marriage to Wayne L. Sullivan who preceded her death in 2014. Jan is survived by her children, Kenneth D. Sullivan and Kim D. Sullivan, 2 grandsons,...